March 27, 2009 (AUSTIN, TX) Challenge Online Games, Inc. (Challenge Games), developer of the free-to-play multi-player online fantasy game Duels, announces today the release of the Duels : Nightmare Premium Set. The set became available to members in a pre-release event yesterday and releases to non-members on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 10am Central/3pm GMT.
The Duels: Nightmare Premium Set gives players a preview of approximately 60 items from this summer's highly-anticipated Shadow-themed expansion. The Duels: Nightmare Premium Set will be produced in a limited-run compared to previous premium item sets, and all items in the Duels: Nightmare Premium Set are among the rarest available. Items range in the top rarity tiers within the game - Rare, Epic, Legendary and Artifact, - so players are guaranteed to garner premium items in this aptly-named set.
Based on the victorious Shadow faction from last season's epic player versus player (PVP) battle, the Duels: Nightmare Premium Set will also include a touch of what might have been had the Orzayans triumphed, and picks up where Noble Set V left off. There are four Artifact weapon types that weren't represented in that set - a fist weapon, a shield, a sword and a wand - that will be unveiled in the upcoming premium collection.
The Duels: Nightmare Premium Set provides a glimpse into the excitement awaiting Duels players later this summer when the full Shadow expansion is released, says Christian Primozich, Executive Producer of Duels. The powerful new items in this set include four amazing new artifacts and expand the wealth of strategies available for warriors, mages, assassins and druids to employ in the arena.
With half a million players worldwide, Duels is a free-to-play online fantasy RPG where players build powerful characters based on physical attributes, battle experience, special abilities and collectible items, and may upgrade their characters using in-game currency. Unlike many online RPGs which require hours of grinding play to achieve player power and status, Duels is designed to provide compelling in-depth PVP, head-to-head game play in 10 to 30 minute increments, attracting both hardcore and casual gamers for quick-fix gaming. This summer's yet to be named Shadow-themed expansion will be the 5th expansion in the wildly-popular Duels universe.
To play Duels for free, visit www.duels.com or http://apps.facebook.com/duelsfb.com. For more information on Challenge Games please visit www.challengegames.com.
About Duels Duels is a free, online fantasy game that combines the head-to-head play, collectability and trading associated with collectible card games like Magic: The Gathering® and Yug-i-oh® with the level advancement and character development of massively multi-player games (MMORPGs). Duels provides a short-form 10-30 minute gaming experience that is both fun and provides forward progress in character advancement.
About Challenge Games, Inc. Challenge Games creates online games that are fun and easy to play whether you're a serious or casual gamer. The company was founded by veteran entrepreneur and gamer Andrew Busey, author of Secrets of the MUD Wizards and creator of one of the first instant messaging applications. Challenge Games currently produces Planetstorm, Warstom, Duels and Baseball Boss multiplayer web-based games that combine the best features of collectible card games (CCGs) and online roleplaying games, with the convenience of the short-form gaming experience. The company also holds a multi-year licensing agreement with MLB Advanced Media, LP (MLBAM), the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball. Challenge Games is based in Austin, TX and is privately held with funding from Sequoia Capitol and Globespan Capital Partners. For more information on Challenge games, visit www.challengegames.com.
Challenge Games, Warstorm, Planetstorm, Duels and Baseball Boss are trademarks of Challenge Online Games, Inc. All other names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
